Here’s how to stay focused and zone in on what really matters.
If you’re having trouble concentrating, welcome to the new normal.
Almost one year after we first went into lockdown, many of us still struggle all day with distraction.
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“We’ve got to unplug from all the stress.
Here’s how to stay focused, cut through all the mental clutter, and take back your brain.
Water is an elixir for the brain you oughta consume large amounts to stay sharp.
The rest should come from good old H2O, preferably filtered (a filter removes common water contaminants).
“The morning bottle might be pink, the afternoon blue, and the evening green.
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In addition, treat yourself to afresh-pressed green juicedaily.
“It’s a hydrating, nutrient-rich drink,” says Willeumier.
For a little sweetness, add half to one whole green apple.
The final hydration tip in this guide of how to stay focused?
Pour yourself some decaffeinated green tea.
Take a Deep Breath
Meditation is a powerful methodfor increasing your attention span.
(To start a daily practice,try these meditation videos on YouTube.)
To do it: Take a deep breath in through your nose for a count of six or seven.
“That’s the beauty of meditation discovering the incredible insights that can come from this stillness.”
Both methods are powerful and have been proved to pump up your recall.
So what is the reliable dose that will ultimately help you stay focused?
Embrace habits that let you concentrate for at least 30 minutes, says Willeumier.
That will teach your brain to zero in and sustain focus.
Read an engrossing book or work on a jigsaw puzzle.
Choose something that captivates you creatively.
“The brain goes wherever we direct it,” says Willeumier.
“So when you do something thoroughly engaging, your focus will grow.”
Know and Hone This Concentration Style
How to stay focused amid big distractions?
Try what pro athletes do.
To train your attention this way, sit and move through different concentration styles.
Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D.
The practice can help lock in all the attention skills above by boosting your mind-body connection in general.
As a bonus, mindfulness also trains the skill of meta-attention, or knowing where one’s attention is.
Your best bet is to make a regular habit of your concentration drills.
